Early Childhood Program Administration

Semester 1

• ECE 290 - Early Childhood Program Admin Credits: 3
• ECE 930 - Administrative Practicum Credits: 1
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3-4
• Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 3 Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 4 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 16

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $3,463*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Communicate with families.
• Support staff members in their work with children and families.
• Billing and record-keeping.
• Meet with community members.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
• Hire and monitor staff.
• Advocate for children, families and your program
• Participate in care for children.
• Refer families to community resources.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate responsibility, dependability and punctuality.
• Make quick decisions and stay calm.
• Use good written and oral communication skills.
• Develop and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Be physically able to perform required care of children.
• Demonstrate skill in guiding children.
• Establish relationships with children and their families.
• Explain the needs of children and their families to stakeholders.
• Maintain emotional stability and psychological health to work with children, families, clients, colleagues and college personnel.
• Demonstrate professional dispositions such as honesty, integrity, caring and empathy.
• Practice professional behavior, ethical conduct and confidentiality.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Classes are available during daytime and evening hours. Some courses are available online.
• Students may take most of these courses as part of the ECE AAS degree.
• Students need transportation for their practicum.
• Expected starting salary (full-time) $25,240-$27,300 ($12.62 -$13.65/hour) (Iowa Workforce Information Network).

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